Downer

Downer Meaning & Origin

About Downer
The surname Downer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "doun," meaning "down" or "hill," and the occupational suffix "-er," indicating a person who lived or worked in a particular place. Therefore, the surname Downer likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a hill or a downward slope. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a downcast or melancholic demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Downer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Downer: 5,277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Downer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdaʊnər/
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('TNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D560

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